Statistics on Auckland-Penang flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Penang (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Penang from Auckland airport is $ 992 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 733 (in november) and $ 1288 (in february), which is a saving of $ 259 or a surplus of $ 297 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $647 to $701 and it is generally more economical to leave on a saturday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Penang before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Penang plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6060 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Penang from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 733, saving $ 259 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 992). Conversely, february will be the most expensive ($ 1288).
Flight Auckland-Penang: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 988 | $ 1219 | high price |
| February | $ 937 | $ 1288 the most expensive | very high price |
| March | $ 765 | $ 1034 | fair price |
| April | $ 825 | $ 1016 | fair price |
| May | $ 660 | $ 892 | good price |
| June | $ 780 | $ 973 | fair price |
| July | $ 812 | $ 1046 | fair price |
| August | $ 620 | $ 736 | good price |
| September | $ 704 | $ 863 | good price |
| October | $ 653 | $ 807 | good price |
| November | $ 636 | $ 733 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1049 | $ 1286 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Auckland to Penang
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Penang range from $539 to $1939. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $539 to $593), 1% at the maximum price (from $1886 to $1939). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $647 to $701 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Penang flight
There are 8 companies that serve Auckland from Penang airport: Airasia X, Jetstar, Malaysia Airlines, China Airlines, Qantas, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines and latam airlines group.
Data analysis:
Of the 6060 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (67% of the time) on the Auckland->Penang route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Penang flights departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday as your departure date, you can save an average of $23. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $43.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Penang to Auckland departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $50. Conversely, departing from Penang on a wednesday may cost you an additional $81.
Top prices Auckland-Penang
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Kuala Lumpur | 02-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 647 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
| Auckland → Kuala Lumpur | 21-06 to 30-06-2024 | $ 664 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| Auckland → Penang | 04-07 to 12-07-2024 | $ 690 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Kuching | 02-08 to 14-08-2024 | $ 661 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Kuala Lumpur | 13-08 to 27-08-2024 | $ 603 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Kuala Lumpur | 08-09 to 22-09-2024 | $ 620 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Penang | 11-09 to 20-09-2024 | $ 694 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Kuala Lumpur | 10-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 672 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Penang | 25-11 to 30-11-2024 | $ 801 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Auckland → Penang | 12-12 to 30-12-2024 | $ 1060 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
When to book your flight Auckland - Penang to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 4 to 5 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Auckland-Penang flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Penang, it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 883 $, which is a saving of 109 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (202 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Penang flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1029 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1142), 4 to 5 months ($ 1202) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 968 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1273), 1 to 2 months ($ 1082), 2 to 3 months ($ 1073) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 802 $) |
| April | - |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 969 $) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 664 $) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 752 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 857) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 655 $) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 651 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 663) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1021 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1162), 3 to 4 months ($ 1218), 4 to 5 months ($ 1068) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Penang are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $45. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $26 more.
Auckland to Penang: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2024 | $ 701 $690 to $711 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 694 $694 to $694 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 801 $801 to $801 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1060 $1060 to $1060 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july, september and december are cheaper to travel to Penang. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!